July 29-August 11, 2015
In a rural county ravaged by prescription pain pill addiction, the local sheriff has a vision for rehabilitation. A little-noticed bill signed into law May 5 provides new protections in the workplace for victims trying to untangle themselves from domestic violence situations. Judge John Tinder is retiring, but he expects to seek opportunities to assist parties with litigation consulting, compliance and arbitration.
Top StoriesBack to Top
Money vital for criminal code reform programs and services
In a rural county ravaged by prescription pain pill addiction, the local sheriff has a vision for rehabilitation.
Read MoreProtecting jobs from protective orders
A little-noticed bill signed into law May 5 provides new protections in the workplace for victims trying to untangle themselves from domestic violence situations.
Read More
Tinder departs 7th Circuit
Judge John Tinder is retiring, but he expects to seek opportunities to assist parties with litigation consulting, compliance and arbitration.
Read MoreChild identity theft poses unique problems
Identity theft is not a new problem, but studies show that it is intensifying, and that means more theft of children’s personal information. According to a survey by the Identity Theft Assistance Center, one in 40 households with a child under the age of 18 has experienced child identity theft.
Read More
Altice selected to succeed Friedlander on Court of Appeals
Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr. was named to the Indiana Court of Appeals July 17 by Gov. Mike Pence.
Read MoreGrassroots efforts brought alcohol and drug abuse out of shadows
A generation ago, lawyers with alcohol or drug addictions often had another problem: Seeking help might risk their professional livelihood.
Read MoreDeaf courtroom spectator ends fight with settlement
A deaf Indiana man who was denied a sign-language interpreter in court has reached a $124,500 settlement with the state of Indiana.
Read MoreCommittee plans medical malpractice checkup
Whether Indiana should allow Hoosiers to recover more than $1.25 million in medical malpractice lawsuits is one of the key questions lawmakers will be exploring next month. Some lawyers who represent plaintiffs and defendants in such cases say it’s probably time the cap on damages was raised.
Read MoreLawyer who threatened rape fires back in discipline reply
A Fort Wayne lawyer who was charged after threatening to rape his opponent in a divorce case admits he was wrong to do that, but he says he shouldn’t be punished by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission because the threat wasn’t literal and he was protecting his client.
Read MoreFocusBack to Top
Lawyers applaud proposed changes to child support guidelines
The passage and implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act is underlying a proposal to rid Indiana’s child support guidelines of a loophole and complicated health insurance worksheet.
Read MoreCOA clears way for broader use of postnuptial agreements
A February decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals makes postnuptial agreements a more attractive option for married couples who, considering divorce, decide instead to reconcile.
Read MoreFor better or worse, the Internet impacts relationships
In just a quarter of a century, the Internet has had a huge impact at the beginning and end of people’s relationships, challenging family law to keep up.
Read MoreOpinionBack to Top
Making Rain: Website mistakes
A firm’s website has become the way your prospects, and probably current clients, evaluate and validate their choice to hire you to help them with their legal problems.
Read MoreFed Bar Update: Process is underway to fill vacancies on federal bench
Read about latest developments in the federal bar.
Read MoreTech Untangled: Personal cloud storage device provides subscription alternative
Retaining your important data exclusively on the hard drive of your computer is a recipe for disaster. To assist you, there are myriad subscription data backup services available today, such as Carbonite and iDrive.
Read MoreHammerle On…’Mr. Holmes’, ‘Testament of Youth’
Bob Hammerle writes that “Mr. Holmes” is a tiny film that will remind many of you why guys like him love the cinema.
Read MoreIn BriefBack to Top
Indiana Tech Law School cuts price to attract students
Indiana Tech Law School is reportedly tearing up the bill for all its students.
Read MoreChildren’s commission turns attention to services for Indiana youths
The nearly 2-year-old Commission on Improving the Status of Children has released its annual report, detailing its activities during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Read MoreHamilton County e-filing begins next week
Most new civil cases in Hamilton Circuit and Superior courts may be e-filed for the first time beginning July 29, and state courts will continue to announce online the schedules for other counties to switch to e-filing.
Read MoreSpecial SBack to Top
Indiana Court Decisions: July 8 to 21, 2015
Read recent appellate decisions from Indiana courts.
Read MoreDisciplinary ActionsBack to Top
Bar AssociationsBack to Top
DTCI: Court interprets waiver of subrogation clause
A waiver of subrogation clause is a typical — but often overlooked — contract provision in design and construction contracts, especially for parties using standard form contracts, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms.
Read MoreIndyBar: Go Green and Be Seen!
Going green is red hot across the nation – from recycling initiatives to political campaigns, it’s a topic that is constantly in the air.
Read MoreIndyBar: Nominations for IndyBar Board Due August 13
The nomination period for the 2016 IndyBar Board of Directors is underway, and the Hon. Heather Welch of Marion Superior Court has been appointed to chair the effort.
Read MoreImplicit Bias: We All Have It
Implicit biases are the fabric of who we are. They are the product of our upbringing, education, experiences, neighborhoods, television, social media and what we have consciously learned or unconsciously learned from our families and friends.
Read MoreDTCI: Kudos
The Employment Law trial team at Lewis Wagner, led by partner Stephanie Cassman, secured a defense verdict last week in a federal race discrimination jury trial.
Read MoreIndyBar: Free CLE Available at Pro Bono Training
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and the IndyBar have teamed up to offer a free training on August 15 to empower local attorneys to help children who desperately need legal assistance.
Read MoreDTCI: Awards nominations invited
The Defense Trial Counsel’s Annual Meeting will be held November 19 – 20 at IU Memorial Union.
Read MoreDTCI: Sign up now for 22nd annual conference and meeting
Join us on November 19 & 20 at the IU Memorial Hall for a jam-packed schedule.
Read MoreIndyBar: Civility, Courtesy, Respect
We set out to find examples of lawyers who model the way while providing excellent representation.
Read More